🌱 3 Die In House Explosion + Toby Keith Show Canceled + 2 Very Lost Horses Back Home

Heat and humidity is going to descend on Cleveland this week. Prepare yourself. Monday kicks off with some sad news, too.

• House explosion claims three lives in Garfield Heights
• Toby Keith's state fair concert is canceled 🎤
• Two horses 🐴 🐴 were walking down the street minding their own business when a couple of cops roped them

🌤️ Weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. Might be stormy late at night. High: 76, Low: 67 (Heads up, however. Wednesday temps will be in the 90s and the heat index could reach 100)

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1) Three People Killed In Weekend House Explosion

Three people died in a home explosion in Garfield Heights Saturday night near the intersection of East 81st Street and Vista Avenue. The cause remains unknown.

• The State Fire Marshal said the bodies of two men and a woman were found. They have not been publicly identified.
• When firefighters arrived, the house was already a total loss and the houses on either side had caught fire.

Cleveland.com and video from 3News WKYC

2) The Toby Keith show at the Ohio State Fair on July 28 has been canceled. The country singer announced on Sunday that he's undergoing treatment for cancer. Keith wrote on Twitter: “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax." Ticketmaster will issue refunds.

Ohio State Fair Facebook and Toby Keith Twitter

3) North Ridgeville police lassoed two wayward horses on a suburban street Saturday morning with a short rope and some dog leashes. Officers John Metzo and Brandon Kjaer responded. "Thanks to some carrots and apples from the NEIGHbors (get it? NEIGH-bors…..whatever) they were able to get control of the situation without getting kicked over a house," the police department wrote on Facebook.The owner was found and the horses were returned to their proper home.

North Ridgeville Police Facebook

4) CrossCountry Mortgage will be moving its headquarters from Brecksville to Cleveland this fall when a $50 million renovation of red-brick buildings in the Superior Arts District is complete. About 600 people will work out of the new 168,000-square-foot HQ. The buildings date back to the early 1900s.

Marc Lefkowitz reports for FreshWater Cleveland

5) A 12-year-old girl who sneaked out of her foster mom's house in Cleveland is missing and police are asking for help. Jaynelle Mosley reportedly is believed to be with friends after climbing out of a window of the home on the 3500 block of East 153rd Street.

Fox 8 News

5 Headlines You Need To See

• Cleveland college student faces decade in prison in newborn’s death, and discredited ‘float test’ played a role (cleveland.com)
• Driver injured after crash sends car into Parma apartment (Cleveland 19 News)
• Sports columnist Terry Pluto says he's hearing the Browns and the Carolina Panthers are still talking about a Baker Mayfield trade (cleveland.com)
• CentroVilla25 to celebrate culture and grow Clark-Fulton economy (3News WKYC)
• Compared to other states, Ohio is taking its time to launch sports betting program (cleveland.com)

3 Things To Do

• Chris Rock, comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, brings his Ego Death World Tour 2022 to the Connor Palace Theater in Playhouse Square on Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17. Both shows start at 8:30 p.m. Ticket info here
• Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by Keybank, is coming home to Playhouse Square June 23 through June 25. This is the 43rd year for JazzFest. The 2022 lineup features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters, with a special opening night concert — dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson — featuring Anthony Hamilton at Cleveland Public Auditorium’s Music Hall. Ticket info here
• Kevin Hart: Reality Check comedy show is coming to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, on Sunday, July 10, at 6 p.m. Ticket info here

Social Notes

• Fans of underground comic book artist Harvey Pekar, who died on July 12, 2010, in Cleveland Heights, continue to leave colored markers, pencils and pens at his gravesite. (Lake View Cemetery via Facebook)
• Curtis is an adorable, exuberant little squirt! His playful spirit seems to be pure puppy. He wears his heart on his sleeve and has an infectious zest for life. Curtis loves getting pets and affection. (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• Cleveland Clinic researchers find 41 percent of long COVID patients report moderate to severe sleep disturbances, and Black patients are three times more likely to be affected. Sleep specialist Dr. Cinthya Pena Orbea explains the analysis. (Cleveland Clinic via Facebook)
• Don't miss the chance for your furry friend to be featured in the 2023 Cleveland Animal Protective League pet calendar honoring our area’s much-loved pets. The entry fee is $35 per picture. (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)

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